2 Corinthians 8:21

For we seek not only God's approval of our integrity, but man's also.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

In Context

20For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal contributions which are under our charge.

22And we send with them our brother, of whose zeal we have had frequent proof in many matters, and who is now more zealous than ever through the strong confidence which he has in you.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1"But beware of doing your good actions in the sight of men, in order to attract their gaze; if you do, there is no reward for you with your Father who is in Heaven.

Matthew 23:5And everything they do they do with a view to being observed by men; for they widen their phylacteries and make the tassels large,

Romans 14:18and whoever in this way devotedly serves Christ, God takes pleasure in him, and men highly commend him.

2 Corinthians 5:9And for this reason also we make it our ambition, whether at home or in exile, to please Him perfectly.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:17-24

Commendations of Titus and Others. ( a. d. 57.) 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of… Read the whole commentary →

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